What is Yummly?

Wondering How to use Yummly?

Yum. Yummy. Yummly. What the heck? Have you heard of Yummly but have no idea what it means? What is Yummly? If you are wondering how to use Yummly, we've got answers. Enjoy!

What is Yummly? Get Recipes!

Yummly is a social media platform for sharing recipes. We'd seen it floating around the internet. We even had quite a few nice referrals from Yummly. But, time. Oh time. There just weren't enough hours in the day for Yummly. Until one day...

One of our friends in the real world, who doesn't do a lot with social media, mentioned that she would rather use Yummly than Pinterest to find recipes. Huh. That's weird... What is Yummly?

She started writing recipe posts for us, and we started Yummly-ing them. Well, will you look at that! Yummly is giving us some nice referrals. More referrals than some of the major search engines. And, since Pinterest referrals are down- what happened Pinterest?We decided to try our hands at Yummly!

How do you use Yummly? This is our recipe box.

Like everything, there is a learning curve. Somehow on our recipe box, we have posts that aren't recipes. So, by the time you've read this, we'll have cleaned those out of there (hopefully).

So, what is Yummly?

Yummly is your recipe box, the one you have on the kitchen counter, but now you can have it on your kitchen counter or in your tablet or phone and save counter space! 

Here's what Yummly has to say:                                                      How does Yummly work?

Yummly puts every recipe in the world in your pocket. The most powerful recipe search, the recipe sites you love, your digital recipe box, recipe recommendations just for you, and a smart shopping list - all with you wherever you go. Yummly has the #1 iPhone, iPad and Android apps in addition to millions of website visitors. As recipes get more Yums, they get exposed more often throughout all of our platforms and features.

How to use Yummly

To use Yummly, go here and sign up: Yummly Sign Up.

Great, but now your recipe box is empty. How do you get recipes on Yummly? How do you get them into your recipe box?

Here's what Yummly has to say:

How do I get my recipes on Yummly?

The best way to get your recipes on Yummly is to add the Yum button to your blog or website. Once the Yum button us up, make sure you or your readers Yum your recipes so we can make sure to get them all on Yummly.

How do I Become a Yummly Publisher?

This seems like a good question. Why do you want to become a Yummly Publisher? More Traffic. More Notoriety. More Yum!

Here's what Yummly has to say:                                                      How do I get featured on Yummly?

Follow the steps above (add the Yum button, announce to your readers, and then fill out this form). Once you have taken all of the steps, you will be eligible for inclusion in various features on our website, apps, social channels, and email.

What are some best practices to increase the exposure of my recipes?

More Yums on your recipes equals more traffic. Bloggers who educate their readers, encourage use of Yummly, and promote their Yummly publisher page see more Yums and more traffic. Volume of recipes is also a factor. More recipes on Yummly will lead to more referral traffic from us.

How do I manage my publisher page on Yummly?

Currently, there is not an option for you to access and change your publisher page, but we plan to add this feature very soon. In the meantime, we will update your page for you if you fill out this form.

How do I find my blog's publisher page?

If you've added the Yum button and started yumming your recipes, a publisher page will be automatically created for your blog on Yummly. To find this, you can go to your personal user profile on Yummly and check to see if the recipe you Yummed has processed yet. Once it has processed, it will show a link on the recipe card to your publisher page. If you need help finding this page, email publishers@yummly.com.

Have a question that isn't already answered on our help desk? Email publishers@yummly.com

Important Note:
We read how to add the code for Blogger on another blog. It was missing a few steps. So, our code didn't work. Carefully, follow the instructions here and be sure to look for two instances of 'post-header'. We found 3, but only the two with this text matter:
'post-header-line-1' .

That's it, your own your way to Yummly recipes!

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Non-Toxic Face Paint Homemade Recipe

Homemade Edible, Non Toxic Face Paint Recipe with Coconut Oil

We love Halloween, Dramatic Play, and all things theatrical. We are always testing new ways to make face paint at home. You'll find several homemade recipes for face paint in our archives. Of all of our recipes, this Non Toxic Face Paint Homemade Recipe using all natural coconut oil is our favorite. Enjoy!

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Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Recipe Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Recipe

How to Make GRILLED PBJ Sandwiches Recipe

Love your 'P B and J'  Sandwiches? Try this grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwich recipe. It's awesome and Easy!  So, why didn't you think of this sooner? Enjoy!

                   How to Make GRILLED PBJ Sandwiches Recipe.

Peanut Butter Brownie Recipe

You will need:

Non-stick Spray or Margarine
Peanut Butter, Creamy works best.
Jelly or Jam
White or Wheat Bread
Empty Stomachs

Place a skillet on the stovetop.

Spray it with non-stick butter spray or melt butter on medium heat.

Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Recipe. 

How to make Grilled Peanut Butter and Jelly. The best PB and J ever.

Make a PB and J Sandwich  

like you normally would, but butter both outsides of the bread like you would to make grilled cheese. Place it in the skillet and flip it when bottom is golden brown.

This is great on a cold winter's day! I switched mine up and used cream cheese and strawberry jam for a more grown up (peanut free recipe for kids) version. Yummy!

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Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe with Turkey

Turkey Shepherd's Pie Recipe Easy

Shepherd's Pie is traditionally made with lamb, hence the term "shepherd". However, this version of Shepherd's Pie uses ground turkey. It also replaces the more expensive Irish cheeses with a mixture of sharp cheddar and Parmesan. This recipe is more kid-friendly than Corned Beef and Cabbage and makes an excellent addition to your St. Patrick's Day feast. Enjoy!

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Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe with Turkey.

Easy Turkey Shepherd's Pie Recipe

1 T cooking oil

1 onion, chopped

1 lb. ground turkey

3 T flour

1/2 t salt

1/4 t pepper

1 t rosemary

1/2 t paprika

1/8 t cinnamon

1 T ketchup

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 c beef broth or 1 c water with 1 t beef bouillon

6 oz. frozen peas and carrots, thawed

2 lb. potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 T butter

pinch cayenne pepper

2 T cream cheese

4. oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese

1/4 c. milk

Easy Turkey Shepherd's Pie Recipe.

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Place oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Stir in onion and ground turkey.  Cook until meat is browned and onion is tender.

3.  Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, rosemary, paprika, and cinnamon until well incorporated.  Mix in the ketchup.  Add the garlic and cook 2-3 minutes.

4.  Stir in broth or water and bouillon. Reduce heat to low.  Simmer mixture, with stirring, until thickened.

5. Remove from heat and add peas and carrots.

6. Transfer mixture to a 1 qt. casserole and set aside.

7. Boil potatoes in a large pot of boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.

8.  Mash potatoes.  Add butter, cayenne pepper, cream cheese and milk.  Mash until smooth.  Stir in cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese. 

9.  Top the meat mixture with the mashed potatoes, spreading evenly.

10.  Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 30 minutes or until the potatoes are golden.

Mashed Potato Topping on St. Patrick's Day Shepherd's Pie.

Shepherd's Pie Saint Patrick's Day Recipe.

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Welch Rarebit? Welsh Rabbit? How about Welsh Rarebit Recipe for Kids breakfast ideas

Kid's Breakfast Ideas: Welch Rarebit with Fun Shapes

Want breakfast ideas for kid's recipes? Here's one with lots of protein that you've probably never heard of or you did, but you had no idea what it was. Welch (misspelling) Rabbit (confused letter transposing) = Welsh Rarebit. This was my first attempt. It tastes good, but looks sad. Enjoy!

Egg and cheese mixture.

Prepared toasts on baking sheet.

While baking the rarebit recipe.

My finished product a Pinterest Fail. 
See how it should look below.

What even is it? I once saw a recipe in Betty Crocker and blacked it out! I was a proud owner of a house rabbit. I didn't need to see how to cook a rabbit every time I opened my cookbook. Wait. What?

This old-fashioned, easy recipe requires only a few simple ingredients. We left out the traditional grated bread crumbs because I didn't have any, but you shouldn't! Ours ran all over the baking pan and off the toast.

Welsh Rarebit Recipe for Kids

1/4 C. Shredded Cheese (your choice of flavor), 2 Eggs, Butter, Salt, Pepper, Dash of Dry Mustard, bread crumbs, and Toast.

Mix Shredded Cheese with Eggs and 2 Tbs. Butter. Mix in a pinch of salt, pepper, bread crumbs, and dry mustard. Cut the crust off toast. Cut toast into fun shapes with cookie cutters. Lay out in baking dish (Line with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray). Spread the egg paste on the toast. (Texas Toast works smashingly or use Melba Toast). Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Place in oven at 350 degrees until lightly browned and cheese is melted.

It is similar to French Toast

They made this in the White House! You can find a similar recipe in The White House Cook Book, 1887. I guess Grover Cleveland liked Welsh food. Hmm... I need to research if he was Welsh. I wonder if he had a rabbit? Oooh Oooh... Should I make a Grover Cleveland President Paperbag Puppet? Hmm...

Here's a professional looking Welsh Rarebit from Mama Smiles.

From Mama Smiles and Joyful Parenting. 
Yeah, yours should  look like this.

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How to Make Butterbeer Soda Recipe

Butterbeer and Chocolate Soda Recipe

If you are a Harry Potter fan, you've probably heard of Butterbeer. Does Butterbeer taste good? Find out when you learn how to make Butterbeer with this Butterbeer Soda Recipe. We also made some good, old-fashioned, Chocolate Soda. Enjoy!

How to Make Butterbeer Soda Recipe.

Our Butterbeer Soda Recipe, makes a non-alcoholic beverage that is fun for kids to drink. Make Butterbeer or Chocolate Soda for Kids to use in a toast to the New Year!

Quote for New Year Toast:

"May the best of this year, be the worst of next."

Butterbeer Soda Recipe.

Butterbeer Soda Recipe

Serves 1

Ingredients:
1/4 c. Butterscotch syrup, divided
Vanilla Ice Cream
Approx. 1c. Cream Soda, chilled
Butterschotch Whipped Cream (recipe follows)

1.  Put 3T. butterscotch syrup into a glass. Add 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream. Mix well with a spoon.
2.  Add 1-2 more scoops of ice cream to the butterscotch mixture.
3.  Carefully pour cream soda down the inside of the glass.
4.  Top with whipped cream. Drizzle with remaining butterscotch syrup.

Make Butterscotch Whipped Cream
Add 2 T. butterscotch syrup and 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream to a mixing bowl. Beat until soft peaks form.

Chocolate Soda Variation
Prepare as above, substituting chocolate syrup for the butterscotch syrup and lemon-lime soda for the cream soda. Top with unflavored whipped cream.


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Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

What can you do to dress up your mac and cheese? Gourmet mac is all the rage. If you've got seafood lovers, this shrimp macaroni and cheese recipe is an easy weeknight dinner that will please even the most hard to please palates. 

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Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese Recipe.

How to Make Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs (See note)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1 tsp dried parsley

2 tbsp olive oil, divided  

8 oz elbow macaroni 
1 lb peeled raw shrimp
3 garlic cloves
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups milk

3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1.5 cups cheese (cheddar, Cojack, or your favorite), freshly grated if possible (see tips below.)
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly grated if possible.

How to Make Recipe
Preheat broiler on high.

Mix together bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, and 1 tbsp olive oil.  Set topping aside.
Cook macaroni to al dente according to package directions.  
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a medium skillet over high heat.
Add shrimp, sprinkle with salt and pepper.   Cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for another minute until the shrimp has changed color but not fully cooked.
Transfer to bowl. Turn heat down to medium.
Melt butter. Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
Pour milk in slowly, while stirring. Once the mixture is smooth, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and mustard.  Continue to stir until thickened.
Add cheeses and stir until melted.  Then add shrimp. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Transfer to an oven safe casserole dish.

Sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture, then place under the broiler until the top is golden. 

Finally, serve your delicious shrimp macaroni and cheese dinner!

Tips:  I never have Panko bread crumbs, but I have found a nice alternative. I save the heels from my loaves of bread in the freezer.  When I need bread crumbs, I thaw a couple of them in the microwave for a few seconds, break them into smaller pieces, and pulse them in the blender until I get the desired consistency.

Packaged shredded cheese is coated to keep the cheese from sticking together.  Your cheese sauce will be smoother if you're able to grate the cheese yourself.  However, the packed shredded cheese will work.  I have made it both ways and have had no complaints!

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Edible Art: Make Syrup and Milk Paint Heart Toast Valentine Recipe for Artsy Kids

Toddler Valentine Craft: How to Make Milk Paint

Give your little ones a happy start with this He'ART toast, the perfect edible Valentine Recipe for toddlers and kids in a highchair. Make syrup and milk paint heart toast. Artsy kids love it! The recipe for how to make milk paint is below. Enjoy!

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Paint a heart on toast for Valentine's Day.

So easy, even a baby can paint some in a high chair (perfect toddler activity). It's all edible! Wear an apron or bib to protect your clothes from food the coloring! 

To Make Milk Paint Recipe:

2 Tbsp. of Milk per color

Food Coloring

Light Karo Syrup

Paint Brushes

Toast

Get creative make chocolate paint, strawberry syrup paint, Nutella paint, the possibilities are endless. Check out the video at the end of this post for amazing art with toast. How to make edible paint.

Valentine Edible Art Milk Paint Recipe for preschoolers and toddlers.

Edible Art: Make Syrup and Milk Paint Heart Toast Valentine Recipe for Arty Kids.

Mix the "Paint". Add 1-2 drops of food coloring and a splash of syrup. The syrup gives it flavor and adds a nice shine when toasted. Mix well. Let your little ones paint to their heart's desire.

Set your toaster to the lightest setting and insert toast. If it comes out soggy just toast it again. Congrats! You've just made beautiful, edible art. Make some on Valentine's Day to show them how much you care or leave a special message for Santa on Christmas Eve.

Mayhem, age 2.

Jake's, age 4.

How to make milk paint.

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Super Bowl Snack Taco Dip Recipe and Tom Brady Clip Art

Looking for a Taco Dip Snack Recipe for Super Bowl? 

Planning a Super Bowl Party? You'll need some snacks. Angie's at it again, with her recipe for Super Bowl Taco Dip. This recipe is great for all get togethers including Tail Gate Parties. So, if you want a great recipe for a Super Bowl appetizer this one is easy to make and delicious. Enjoy!

Taco Dip snack Recipe for Super Bowl.

Tom Brady as Simpson's Cartoon.

Please keep in mind that although it calls for Pampered Chef items which are linked so you can see what they look like; you can use any dish.

Eli Manning Cartoon

Touchdown Taco Dip
Ingredients:
1 can (9 ounces) bean dip
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 medium tomato, seeded and diced (about 1/2 cup)
2 green onions with tops, thinly sliced
1/4 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Additional sour cream (optional)

How to make Taco Dip Recipe for Appetizers.

Directions:
1.  Preheat oven to 350°F. Using Small Mix 'N Scraper(R), spread bean dip over bottom of Mini-Baker. In Classic Batter Bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning mix and garlic pressed with Garlic Press; mix well.

2.  Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over bean dip. Grate cheddar cheese over top using Rotary Grater. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

3.  Dice tomato and thinly slice green onions using Utility Knife. Slice olives using Egg Slicer Plus(R). Finely chop cilantro using Pizza Cutter. Sprinkle tomato, onions, olives and cilantro over dip. Garnish with additional sour cream, if desired.

8 servings

Nutrients per serving:  (1/4 cup dip): Calories 140, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 330 mg, Fiber 0 g

Cook's Tips:  Pantry Southwestern Seasoning Mix can be substituted for the taco seasoning mix, if desired.

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*We also use affiliate links, if you make a purchase we get a tiny commission. Kids Creative Chaos participates in the Amazon LLC Associates Program*, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a mean for blogs to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon properties, including, but not limited to, amazon.com, endless.com, myhabit.com, smallparts.com, or amazonwireless.com. We also offer Tapinfluence, Google Adsense, SoFab, and Izea ads here. Thanks so much for helping us keep the lights on! :)

How to Make Mini Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe with Cute Clipart

Chef CLASSIC MINI CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS Recipe

Do you need a recipe on how to make mini Cheeseburger Sliders? You do if you want them to be flavorful and easy. Enjoy this easy weeknight dinner!

Angie's Recipes: This is for anyone looking for a perfect snack for an upcoming Super Bowl or Game Night. This is an extremely easy recipe and truly delicious!

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Cooking with Kids: Jake's Indiana Corny Corn Muffin Recipe for Homeschool

Homeschooling Study Natural Resources with Corn Muffin Recipe

Science? Ever had Corn Muffins with pieces of corn inside? In Kentucky and Indiana, it is a pretty common recipe. For Jake's Homeschool Social Studies project, he created a recipe using a few of Indiana's most common natural resources. Corn, of course is a number one crop. The Grandpa tried his hand at making maple syrup this year, so it found it's way into the mixing bowl too. Oh- and eggs are a natural resource anywhere. Enjoy!

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Kid Science Lesson on Corn with Corny Corn Muffin Recipe.

Jake's Indiana Corny Corn Muffins Recipe.

Free Printable Lesson about Corn (Download and print it.)

It's easy with Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix and Frozen Corn.

How to Make Indiana Corn Muffins Recipe

You will need:

1 Pkg. Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 

1 Egg 

1/3 C. Milk 

1/4 C. Grandpa’s Homemade Maple Syrup

1 C. Corn 

Muffin pan and Paper

How to make Corn Muffins, Indiana Style:

Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.

Mix the ingredients together.

Batter will be lumpy, 

Spoon into muffin cups, fill ¾  full.

Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool for 5-10 minutes.

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